The 2016–17 season was Ayr United's 107th season of competitive football and their first season back in the second tier of Scottish football, now known as the Championship.

[1] Ayr also competed in the League Cup, Scottish Cup and the Challenge Cup.

In their first season back in the second tier of Scottish football, Ayr United finished in tenth place and were relegated back to League One after only one season in the Scottish Championship.

Their relegation was confirmed on the final day of the season with a 2–1 away defeat to Raith Rovers.

[2] Win Draw Loss Postponed Results